The analogy of Christ to a rock has its roots in Scripture. There are numerous Old Testament references to the Lord as a "Rock" or "Rock of my salvation." Or as one of our songs, drawn from Psalm 18 says, “The Lord liveth, and blessed be the Rock.”

This sermon is rather unusual in format. I paused at various times for one of the members to lead a song relevant to the topic under consideration at the moment, sometimes followed by a prayer directly related to the subject. These notes reflect the pauses and the songs that were sung at those
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A. INTRODUCTION
1. John wrote Revelation to show us and tell us three things. “Write down what you have seen—both the things that are now happening and the things that will happen” (Rev. 1:19, NLT).
2. John saw and heard an invitation. “I looked and behold
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John’s message to the churches of his day (and to us) is that all that is seen is not all that exists. Indeed, the reality is much greater than what is seen on earth.

Revelation 4:1-11 The Worship of Heaven
4/2/17 D. Marion Clark
Introduction
Can you identify where this quote is from?
There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio,
Than are dreamt of in your philosophy.
If you answered Hamlet, you got it right. I open with this quote for two
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John see the Ancient of Days on His throne. A door was opened. A voice commanded John to "come up here". John was then in the presence of God. John begins to describe his vision.

I. Introduction
A. Turn to Revelation 4:1
Revelation 4:1-2
After this I looked, and there before me was a door standing open in heaven. And the voice I had first heard speaking to me like a trumpet said, "Come up here, and I will show you what must take place after this." (2) At once I was
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This outline can be used as a brief exposition of the Woman at the Well. It is a brief study in "Conversational Evangelism". Be sure to cast the net at the end!

Exposing the Heart of Jesus (The Woman at the Well)
Lakewood Church of God | Speaker: Pastor Jonathan Vorce | 1-22-2017
John 4:1-29
I. An Exposition of the Woman at the Well (John 4)
A. 4:4 - “I must needs go through Samaria”.
1. Jesus knew there was an appointment with destiny at
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1. The Event: the details are confusing
A. More than one resurrection - Rev. 20:6
B. More than one judgment - II Cor. 5:10, Rev. 20:12
C. More than one coming - I Thess. 3:13, 4:13
2. The Effect: the purpose is clear
A. Watch and be praying - Mark
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Sermon on God the Father-Fundamental Belief #3
Text Revelation 4:11
God the father is often very misunderstood. Many of us in the world today and in the past are quite familiar of the mission of Jesus Christ to earth for humanity and we have gone over extensively now the role of the Holy Spirit
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On 9-11 our nation needed someone to tell us they understood our fears, our enemy and our future. It needed someone to say they had a plan to deal with our enemy and that together we would overcome. Essentially, that's what Revelation 4 is all about.

OPEN: Fifteen years ago, two of our families went on vacation. They went to NYC and had gone to see the sights and enjoy the pleasures of the city.
But their plans were shattered in a moment’s time… along with the plans of millions of Americans across the nation.
19 evil men, with
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A message that highlights how God will replace the rulers of the nations with the Church.

The elections are now behind us and we do have a new president. The slogan right now appears to be “Change is Coming.” Many of us are hoping that the change will be for the positive. Yet I’m sure others are hoping that not too much change will come! Take for instance the former
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The Revelation Of Jesus Christ – Chapter 4
We have already looked at:
I. Things Which Thou Hast Seen – Rev 1
And:
II. Things Which Are – The Church Age – Rev 2-3
We now turn to the main portion of the Book of Revelation:
III. Things Which Are To Come
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A Vision Of God’s Throne
Revelation 4:2-11
2. Immediately I was in the Spirit; and behold, a throne set in heaven, and One sat on the throne.
3And He who sat there was like a jasper and a sardius stone in appearance; and there was a rainbow around the throne, in appearance like an
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This sermon from my Revelation series deals with the questions often asked about the Rapture.

Ready To Be Raptured?
Revelation 4:1
1 After these things I looked, and behold, a door standing open in heaven. And the first voice which I heard was like a trumpet speaking with me, saying, "Come up here, and I will show you things which must take place after this."
Our look at the Book of
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This sermon deals with the Rapture and why I believe it will happen before 7 years of Tribulation.

Ready To Be Raptured?
Revelation 4:1
1 After these things I looked, and behold, a door standing open in heaven. And the first voice which I heard was like a trumpet speaking with me, saying, "Come up here, and I will show you things which must take place after this."
Our look at the Book of
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**** FUNERAL
SCRIPTURE READINGS
Job 1:21
and Job said: "Naked I came from my mother's womb, and naked I will depart. The LORD gave and the LORD has taken away; may the name of the LORD be praised."
Psalm 90:1-5
Lord, you have been our dwelling place throughout all generations. 2 Before
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